#Exercise

[cynicalclassicist]

Exercise is like that.

[tozettastone]

This is more of a vent post than anything else, because I don't think it is super relevant to any of my followers, ha. But I follow some running and running-adjacent channels on YouTube and they sometimes post stuff early in the year (get in on those NY resolutions!) like, you know, "WHY even BEGINNER RUNNERS should..." and then it will be something about varying your pace or tracking your heart rate or whatever.

Look, I have been a beginner runner for many, many years now (oops). I can confirm that, assuming they are physically capable of running, what "beginner runners" — otherwise sedentary people who are making new year's resolutions to do more exercise for their health or whatever — need is actually just three-to-four (3–4) things, ever:

Running shoes that don't hurt

To trust themselves to independently assess the difference between being in pain from exertion and being in pain because they are hurting themselves.

A really good sports bra¹

A location in which it is reasonable and safe to run

Every January it's "As a BEGINNER, your RUNNING CADENCE should —" or "Everything BEGINNERS need to know about HEART RATE ZONES—"

And like, listen, this is interesting and I wouldn't discourage people from caring about it, but it's also something so-called "beginner runners" can probably worry about when they can run for more than a mile at a time, okay?

The most important running tip for beginners is that it's actually totally fine to get out the door, walk a bit, jog for 1 minute 8–12 times (depending on ability) with little walking breaks between, walk home and stretch, with no additional thought, equipment or effort. Great sedentary beginner workout. Just build your way up with care and patience and do not risk your joints to the nagging thought that you should be doing more.

Thank you. This is the end of the vent post. 🙏

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¹ Need is variable. Depends on boobs. We must all figure this one out for ourselves. u_u

[entity56]

EXERCISE 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 FOR 👏 BURNING 👏 FAT 👏 IT'S 👏 FOR 👏MENTAL 👏 AND 👏 PHYSICAL 👏HEALTH 👏

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#while some people cannot physically do this due to skeletal structure that is very rare #and while it is easier for some people almost everyone can achieve this with stretching

#usually people who never do this movement have extremely tight ankle and hip muscles and connective tissues #you can stretch these and lengthen them so that you can heel squat #anyway it’s not important I just want you to know that if you want to this you can

#you aren’t restricted by what stretches you did as a kid or where you’re born #you can absolutely learn to do this

#if you need help or don’t know where to start with stretching for this I recommend StayFlexy on youtube #great videos and he has free online books on the topic

[mpregstuff]

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[fitpalooza]

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[missionslimpossible418]

Sniffled the entire time but made sure to get outside to walk (30 mins, 1.28 Miles) today! Loving this sunshine (wind... Not so much) 🌞🌞

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...facial exercise part I

[ultrafit]

Autumn Swansen

[4theitgirls]

mat workouts for when you don’t feel like standing

8 minute pelvic floor workout by eleni fit

10 minute full body by growwithjo

10 minute back workout by pamela reif

10 minute glute bridge burnout by pamela reif

10 minute core by madfit

10 minute full body by pamela reif

10 minute glute bridge burnout by madfit

10 minute abs and yoga by madfit

12 minute booty workout by move with nicole

15 minute full body slow strength by pamela reif

15 minute slow and on the floor workout by madfit

15 minute abs and booty by madfit

15 minute abs and yoga by madfit

17 minute pelvic floor workout by daisy keech

20 minute thigh workout by emi wong

20 minute slow and on the floor workout by madfit

20 minute full body victoria’s secret workout by mary braun

20 minute pilates core workout by eleni fit

20 minute abs by caroline girvan

20 minute lower body pilates by madeleine abeid

20 minute abs and booty by madfit

20 minute abs by madfit

24 minute full body sculpt by coach kel

25 minute barre and mat pilates by fitbymik

25 minute hourglass pilates by madeleine abeid

25 minute full body workout by emkfit

30 minute abs and thighs workout by emi wong

30 minute abs and booty by growwithjo

30 minute pilates by mizi

30 minute beginner pilates by move with nicole

30 minute pilates core workout by move with nicole

30 minute pilates for weight loss by moving mango pilates

30 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

30 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

30 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

30 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

30 minute abs by caroline girvan

30 minute hourglass pilates by madeleine abeid

30 minute beginner floor cardio by ps fit

30 minute abs by madfit

35 minute abs and booty pilates by move with nicole

35 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

35 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

40 minute full body workout by mizi

40 minute full body pilates by madeleine abeid

[fitnessadvicethatfitsinyourlife]

PSA: Working Out doesn't always look like "working out." Spent the weekend helping your friend move? You worked out! Had to mow the lawn with a push mower? You worked out!

Dug some holes for your garden? You worked out! Spent the afternoon playing tag with your kids? You worked out! Moving your body always counts, even if you're not exercising on purpose.

It's NEAT! Literally. Both in that it's very cool and also NEAT is a acronym that stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

And this refers to the energy your body spends on EVERYTHING you do that isn't sleeping, eating, or intentional, structured exercise.

But here's the thing. Your body cannot differentiate between NEAT and intentional exercise. Your body doesn't care why you're moving, it's responding accordingly regardless.

If your daily routine involves a lot of movement, you can simply decide to call it exercise, because your body doesn't know the difference.

[secondjulia]

Also similar to PT exercises for my cervical dystonia. Don't take posture/neck functionality for granted! ❤️

From the OP: "If you sit at a desk or stare at your phone all day, this is for you. Here's how to undo the damage: - Banded Chin Tucks - Strengthen your neck flexors and fight forward head posture - Banded Pull-Aparts - Target your rotator cuff and improve shoulder stability - Banded Abduction - Activate the midline of your scapula for better posture - Lateral Deltoid Raises - Build shoulder stability and control - Banded Up-and-Overs – Boost scapular mobility and range of motion These simple banded drills will help you stand taller, move better, and feel stronger - even after hours at a desk."

Some of these are the same or similar to the exercises my physical therapist taught me.

[islamprotestan-blog]

...can't enjoy the exercise